The Peninsula Beacon, December 16th, 2010

Special Ocean Beach Holiday Section Pages 9-16

THURSDAY, DECEMBER 16, 2010

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Long-awaited makeover begins on OB’s gateway

W R EATH S AN D R E S P ECT FOR WAR R IOR S

$872,100 phase includes decorative plaza

BY ANTHONY GENTILE | THE BEACON For more than a decade, Ocean Beach residents have envisioned a glimmering entryway on the corner of Sunset Cliffs and West Point Loma boulevards. With a groundbreaking ceremony Tuesday, the critical phase one of the project is now more than just wishful thinking.

“This project is going to take this asphalt parking lot and beautify it,” said District 2 City Councilman Kevin Faulconer. “This empty parking lot is now going to be attractive, a welcoming gateway with an oasis of raised gardens, walkways and benchSEE GATEWAY, Page 13

Groundbreaking took place Tuesday on an ambitious new face-lift to rejuvenate and beautify the entry point to Ocean Beach — the gateway through which local traffic funnels. The first phase of the project is expected to be completed PHOTO BY JIM GRANT / THE BEACON

by February.

CLOCKWISE: Bagpipers and a military honor guard pay tribute to fallen heroes at Fort Rosecrans National Cemetery during a formal wreath-laying ceremony Saturday. Toddler Sam Hill shows his excitement over the burst of holiday color placed by Wreaths Across America and volunteers at graves and markers to honor veterans in a national remembrance campaign. Hill's family has five members laid to rest at Fort Rosecrans. They have been laying wreaths at the cemetery for the last five years. Sailor Errol Browning and his son, Nathan, salute a headstone trimmed with a holiday wreath.

PHOTOS BY JIM GRANT / THE BEACON

Honoring American heroes at Ft. Rosecrans As fog crept in and retreated from atop the scenic and somber Fort Rosecrans National Cemetery on Saturday, hundreds of volunteers and observers paid a glowing holiday tribute at the graves and markers of about 2,500 military personnel and their loved ones.

Punctuated by a crisp military color guard, the chilling serenade of bagpipes and musket-fire salutes by soldiers in period costume, the nonprofit group Wreaths Across America placed an estimated 2,800 holiday wreaths in all with the help of local Scouts, veterans groups and other volunteers. Now in its sixth year, the program provides remembrance wreaths for national and state veterans cemeteries, monuments and

community centers across the nation.

In 2008 and 2009, the United States Congress unanimously decreed the second Saturday of December as National Wreaths Across America Day. Wreaths Across America officials said the event is intended as a remembrance of those who served and sacrificed for their country and — along parallel lines — to teach the younger generations about the true cost of the country’s freedoms.

Brig. Gen Robert Cardenas (Air Force Ret.), delivered the keynote address for the formal ceremony, flanked by senior officers and senior non-commissioned officers from local commands. Representatives of the latter placed wreaths on

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Fort Rosecrans memorials specially designated for the Army, Navy, Marines, Air Force, Coast Guard, Merchant Marine and prisoner of war/missing in action veterans.

Wreaths Across America officials said 2,500 of the wreaths were donated by Qualcomm, Inc., with the balance being donated by other local organizations.

Officials with the nonprofit organization are projecting that more than 200,000 wreaths nationwide will have been placed this year by some 160,000 volunteers to further the group’s mission to “remember, honor and teach.”

For more information, visit www.WreathsAcrossAmerica.org.

— Kevin McKay

Ocean Beach Surf and Skate has embarked on an ambitious expansion at its new location on Newport Avenue, including construction of the only indoor skate halfpipe PHOTO BY JIM GRANT/THE BEACON in the area.

OB Surf and Skate shop expands, ushers local skateboarders indoors people can come in and skate,” said store owner Rodger Caldwell. “We’re At Ocean Beach Surf and Skate, open until late, and a lot of times — local skaters can now roll day or at the end of the night — there’s night, rain or shine. The Ocean people skating and we just stay Beach-lifestyle shop recently com- open.” pleted an expansion that includes an The halfpipe is part of the store’s indoor halfpipe — the only one in expansion in October to fill all of the the area.

7,000 square feet at its location on “It has been pretty cool on rainy days. It’s not a total loss anymore — SEE SURF & SKATE, Page 15

BY ANTHONY GENTILE | THE BEACON

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THURSDAY · DECEMBER 16, 2010 THE PENINSULA BEACON

Permitting regs could mean lights out for community fireworks shows

POINTING THE WAY A new bronze sculpture — “Spirit of the Pointer” — was installed in the quad on the campus of Point Loma High School (PLHS) on Nov. 14. The canine creation, wearing a PLHS sweater, was crafted by alumni Richard Arnold, class of 1959. Arnold owns his own studio in Telluride, Colo. PLHS Principal Bobbie Samilson, left, joined Arnold at the dedication ceremony last month, which was part of the school’s 85th anniversary celebration. Alumni Randy Dietz (class of 1981) constructed a concrete pedestal that will be adorned with commemorative bricks.

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Costly permitting fees and water-monitoring requirements for over-water fireworks displays may put an end to annual community fireworks shows such as the Fourth of July display in La Jolla Cove, Ocean Beach’s fireworks off the pier and the “Big Bay Boom” in San Diego Bay, said Mayor Jerry Sanders in a press conference Dec. 10.

In an initial draft distributed by the San Diego Regional Water Quality Control Board (RWQCB) in September, fireworks show organizers would be required to have a national pollutant discharge elimination system (NPDES) permit for any public display of fireworks over a body of water.

The fireworks permit requirement would be the first of its kind in the nation.

In order to obtain the permit, organizers of fireworks shows would be required to implement a so-called “best management practices” (BMP) plan to clean up post-show debris in the water and to submit an event cleanup report to the RWQCB. The permit, based on the statewide fee for NPDES permits, would be less than $1,500 per year. However, Sanders and organizers of community fireworks shows estimate costs for the entire process to be much higher.

“These are community events where they literally put out a can in a lot of places and ask for donations, and it would probably cost about $30,000 to get the permit process and the monitoring,” said Sanders, who expressed fear that the costly permitting process would immediately extinguish community fireworks shows.

Although District 2 City Councilman Kevin Faulconer was unavailable for direct comment, he agrees the costs of added permitting could be prohibitive and detrimental to the communities he represents, said Tony Manolatos, a spokesman for Faulconer’s office. Faulconer’s district includes Point Loma, Ocean Beach, Mission Beach, Pacific Beach and Mission Bay, among others.

In recent years, some organizers have been forced to cancel their community fireworks shows because of lawsuits or threats of legal action by environmental groups.

“Sometimes you get into a situation that’s kind of ridiculous because some people decide to push an issue and another side overreacts,” Sanders said, calling the regulations “like killing an ant with a sledgehammer.”

The San Diego RWQCB argues that fireworks contain pollutants that have the potential to adversely affect sediment and water quality.

Although the board’s staff said they do not believe fireworks are a major source of water pollution, they have

Regional pyrotechnics displays, like the annual Fourth of July fireworks show off the Ocean Beach Pier, could be at risk of being extinguished because of proposed regulations by the San Diego Regional Water QualCOURTESY PHOTO BY JOE EWING ity Control Board.

determined that the pyrotechnics cause enough contamination to require need for a permit when exploded over water.

“It is not just the casings and the wires that can get into the water, but polluting chemicals too,” said RWQCB Assistant Executive Officer Jimmy Smith.

The most extensive water monitoring to date was conducted by SeaWorld after threat of a lawsuit by San Diego Coastkeeper in 2006. The studies found that an upwards of 110 fireworks shows per year for 30 years at the theme park have not caused an accumulation of pollutants in the bay’s water, sediment or shoreline.

“The evidence is just not there,” said District 1 City Councilwoman Sherri Lightner.

“It’s a huge yearly tradition in La Jolla, and it’s always been a volunteer-funded event. It would definitely be hard to come up with funding for anywhere between $30,000 and $100,000 for the water monitoring in the area,” she said.

The application and filing fee for the permit, based on the statewide fee for NPDES permits, would be less than $1,500 per year. However, many estimate costs for the entire permitting and water monitoring process to be much higher.

“It’s too soon to say,” Smith said. “The permit is still under development. We don’t’ know what the ultimate cost is going to be. Right now, we’re just trying to conduct the best science.”

Changes to the board’s original draft have been applied to incorporate past public concerns, particularly regarding the cost of the monitoring and the possibility that all fireworks shows would be disbanded in San Diego.

A public workshop will be held at the RWQCB headquarters, located at 9174 Sky Park Court today, Dec. 16 at 10 a.m., where staff will answer questions regarding details of the tentative order and address concerns about the process.

The board will consider adoption of the order at its regularly scheduled meeting on March 9, thereby affecting the fate of fireworks shows for Independence Day celebrations in July.

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THURSDAY · DECEMBER 16, 2010 THE PENINSULA BEACON

CRUISIN’ AND BRUISIN’

Peninsula women thrive in rough and tumble of the Derby Dolls people get better at it,” said Ethier, co-owner of Sin City Skates, located at 2775 Kurtz St., Suite 5, in The San Diego Derby Dolls are currently the No. Loma Portal.

1 banked-track team in the world and are ranked She said there is no thrill like skating in the derby.

20th in the world in flat-track derby — and women • Ethier’s business partner is Denise from the Peninsula are among the hotshot skaters.

Two of the team’s members even run a skate Grimes, “Ivanna S. Pankin,” 41. The two started the business when they were skating in roller shop in Loma Portal.

“This [roller derby] is one of the fastest-growing derby in Las Vegas. It was a way for them to provide women’s sports in the country and the world,” said quality, inexpensive roller derby gear to their teamLynsey Richardson, whose derby name is “Hebrew mates. However, the business took off and the duo set out for San Diego specifically to skate with the Hammer.”

Derby Dolls, Ethier said.

The pair moved the business with them and they Who are they?

The Derby Dolls are made up of mothers, legal now ship gear all over the world from the Point secretaries, financiers, lawyers, small business own- Loma location. Sin City Skates also sponsors nearers and teachers, to name a few. Derby Dolls are all ly 200 teams, including one in Switzerland, said Grimes. shapes and sizes, said Richardson.

“I don’t think I’ve ever loved living anywhere as The Derby Dolls are made up of four competitive teams. They commit about 12 hours a week, plus much as I love living in O.B.,” Grimes said.

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entire weekends, traveling to away bouts. Each player chooses a derby name — something unique to each woman. They are 18 years old and older and hail from locations across San Diego County.

However, a good number call the Peninsula home.

Here is a look at some local teammates: • Erin Jones, “OB Noxious,” 28, has lived in Ocean Beach for about 2½ years. She has been skating with the roller derby since February 2009.

She is currently a blocker, but hopes to one day play the coveted point-scoring jammer position.

Jones has played sports her entire life and thrives off the physical and aggressive sport.

She chose her derby name because she said she loves Ocean Beach and wanted a phrase that would represent where she lived. She hopes to skate as long as her body will allow.

• Trish Ethier, “Trish the Dish,” moved to San Diego in November 2008. She previously played roller derby in Arizona and Nevada. The Derby Dolls drew her to San Diego.

“It [roller derby] is more and more complex as

• Brenna James, “Black-Eyed B,” 28, also lives in Ocean Beach and is currently in the “boot camp” phase — the pre-Derby Doll’s training stage.

“I like getting to know all of the girls,” James said.

She has met women of all ages and abilities, and she came into the sport not really knowing how to skate.

However, the coaches train the women well and push the boot-campers just enough, James said.

They work on skating skills, blocking skills, strength and how to strategize with teammates during a bout.

“It’s really fun to be around so many strong women,” James said.

What is the game all a-bout?

A bout, as a game is called, takes 60 minutes and is either made up of four 15-minute quarters or two 30-minute halves, said Steve McCargar.

The 34-year-old McCargar, aka“Screwy Lewis,” is one of the few men allowed in the secret practice building in downtown San Diego. The reason for his

Jammer “Lemon Drop” — Kelly Cameron (in pink helmet with star) — speeds through the pack while a competing jammer (in white helmet) wipes out on the track. The San Diego Derby Dolls roller team boasts several members from PAUL HANSEN | THE BEACON Ocean Beach.

unusual access: he is a referee for practice sessions.

Each round within a bout is one minute of play, followed by 30 seconds of inaction, during which the players get reorganized for the next minute’s action. The clock does not stop, except for timeouts.

The banked track is more fast-paced and the hits are harder than on the flat surface, McCargar said.

However, this does not make bouts on the flat track any less physical or intriguing to watch, he said.

During a bout, four women from each team skate around the track and attempt to block — or hip check opponents — in an effort to clear a path for the jammer, who is the fifth woman from the

team, to advance through the crowd. The jammer gains a point for each person she passes.

“The object of the game is to slow and speed the track,” Richardson said.

The women are simultaneously on both offense and defense, trying to thwart their opponents while supporting their own jammer. It is not uncommon to have scores in the high 100s.

“It’s rough and tumble,” Richardson said.

Regardless of the skill level, everyone starts in boot camp.

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BY ANTHONY GENTILE | THE BEACON For the first time in Point Loma High School (PLHS) history, students have a club that is a matter of debate.

The PLHS Debate Society started in the fall and is currently preparing to compete next year in the Imperial Valley Speech League.

“It’s a wonderful thing,” said Tchaiko Kwayana, PLHS English teacher and the club’s advisor. “This is a foundation club. It will be the first [such] club here and these youngsters will be founding members.”

PLHS sophomore Victoria Gonzalez had the idea of starting a debate team when she first came to the school. Now serving as the club’s president, Gonzalez got it started with the help of one of her teachers.

“I thought it would be really fun

and good for the school,” Gonzalez said. “I looked it up and talked to the teacher and we just started it from there. We got some people to come and we assigned people different jobs for the team.”

The club has nine members and is challenged with recruiting new members and spreading the word around campus. Gonzalez said raising money so the team can attend tournaments and other competitions in the area is another focus of the club.

“A big challenge is getting people to sign up for it and just putting it out there for everyone to see and getting everyone to come,” Gonzalez said.

Kwayana said debate is a profound academic tool. In the future, she hopes to see debate curriculum at PLHS. “This requires youngsters to go and look at the world of information, sort it

out, analyze it and be ready to in some way explore it and use it in arguments,” Kwayana said. “It’s a powerful academic tool.”

The PLHS Debate Society meets Mondays at lunch. At these meetings, students in the club watch movies, read about debating and occasionally have guest speakers.

“It helps with school and how to learn,” Gonzalez said. “It also just really helps with everyday life — just trying to get your point across. If you believe in something and you’re passionate about it, then you’ll get your argument through.”

For more information or volunteer opportunities with the club, call (619) 223-3121, ext. 4300, or e-mail tkwayana@gmail.com.

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Paddlers happy with Fiesta Island vote Dog owners group seeks unobstructed off-leash acreage

BY DEBBIE HATCH | THE BEACON The Mission Bay Park Planning Committee (MBPC) decided by a 6-2 vote Dec. 7 to allow area paddlers — including outriggers, dragon boats and stand up paddlers — to have a facility and use nearly an acre inside of the 90 acres set aside for off-leash dog use, to the dismay of the nonprofit Fiesta Island Dog Owners (FIDO).

“We’re very happy and grateful,” said Les Hopper, U.S.A. dragon boat coach.

The vote decisively approves the current Fiesta Island Redevelopment Plan and sends it on to the San Diego Park and Recreation Board for consideration.

“We just want to make sure that we are part of the plan,” Hopper said.

However, the plan is not expected to appear on the Park and Recreation Board’s agenda for approximately 8 to 12 months, said Scott Reese, assistant director of the San Diego Park and Recreation Department.

Final approval of the plans will be decided by the San Diego City Council.

“We expect it to be developed over 30 to 50 years,” Reese said.

He compared the long-term development of Fiesta Island to that of Balboa Park.

The decision is viewed as a relief for paddlers who emphasize that 94 acres should not be reserved for one group.

However, FIDO members insist that the dynamic of their group underscores the argument that the off-leash dog area currently on Fiesta Island serves a multi-use audience.

A Dec. 6 memorandum from San Diego City Council President Pro Tem Kevin Faulconer and Councilwomen Donna Frye and Lorie Zapf supported the endeavors of FIDO and the South Shores area of the island “as an appropriate location for the paddling community.”

However, members of the Mission Bay Planning Committee did not agree.

The South Shores area of the island is one of the most polluted areas in Mission Bay, Hopper said.

The well-attended meeting at the Marina Village Captain’s Room, 1936 Quivira Way, heard an onslaught of emotional comments and outbursts from the audience.

FIDO’s position is that it does not want a road leading to the location of the paddling facility to bisect the offleash area, said Alise Shatoff, spokeswoman for FIDO. The road creates a possible hazard to dogs in the offleash area set aside for dogs on Fiesta Island, she said.

The vote disappointed FIDO supporters, who will continue to fight for unobstructed off-leash acreage in the plan, said Dr. Jean Spengel.

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Court officials said they are searching for “dedicated individuals with sound judgment” to sit on the grand jury, which investigates citizen complaints and performs the traditional function as a “watchdog” over government agencies.

The county grand jury does not conduct criminal investigations.

The 19-member panel will work four days a week for about six hours a day between July 1, 2011 and June 30, 2012 at the Hall of Justice in downtown San Diego.

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by Jan. 14. Qualified candidates will be nominated for a random drawing tentatively scheduled to take place June 3.

The drawing gives each supervisorial district equal representation by population.

Applications may be obtained by calling (619) 450-7272, or in person at the San Diego Superior Court civil business offices and in the central (downtown), northern, southern and eastern branches of the court.

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Animal-rights organizations are offering a $4,500 reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the person responsible for a fatal knife attack on a 9-month-old German shepherd, in which the dog was stabbed more than 50 times in Point Loma on Saturday.

The male dog was viciously stabbed in the abdomen, chest and throat near the intersection of Rosecrans Street and Nimitz Boulevard around 4 or 5 a.m. on Saturday, according to Lt. Dan DeSousa with the county’s Department of Animal Services. DeSousa said the dog then staggered down Rosecrans Street, leaving a trail of blood and pools of blood in several areas where the canine was believed to have collapsed.

Because it appears the animal fought back, DeSousa said it is likely that whoever killed the German shepherd will have blood and dog hair on their clothes and they may have been bitten or scratched by the dog.

“Whoever is responsible for this despicable crime needs to be found and held accountable,” said Dawn Danielson, director of the Department of Animal Services.

County officials are asking anyone with information to contact DeSousa at (619) 823-4959. Callers may remain anonymous.

San Diego to add fluoride The $4,500 reward is being put up by the San Diego Animal Advocates and to drinking water In Defense of Animals organizations. If The city will begin fluoridating drinkconvicted, the dog’s killer could face a ing water on Wednesday, Dec. 22, felony animal abuse charge, punishable according to officials with the Public by imprisonment, a fine of up to Utilities Department. $20,000, or both.

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Yacht club shows support for Operation Homefront The Southwestern Yacht Club (SWYC) presented a check for more than $5,000 to Operation Homefront during a Dec. 2 luncheon of the yacht club.

Operation Homefront provides emergency and morale assistance to American troops, their families and wounded soldiers when they return home.

The check was presented by SWYC representative June Bush to Jay Anderson, chapter president and retired Marine Corps colonel, and Wanda Duarte, director of family services and retired master sergeant.

The funds were raised throughout the year from raffles and other activities at regular luncheons hosted by the yacht club.

“It is the least we can do to support our troops and their families who have given up so much for us,” said June Bush, wife of SWYC Vice Commodore Dan Bush. “When I took on the role of chairing the monthly lunch, I wanted to use the opportunity to raise funds for the troops.”

In addition to the donation to Operation Homefront, Southwestern Yacht Club has also collected hundreds of paperback books to send to the troops overseas via OperationPaperback in the last few years.

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Council Corner Kevin Faulconer Much achieved, much left to be done in 2011 The following is an excerpt from City Council President Pro Tem Kevin Faulconer’s Inauguration Address, delivered Dec. 6. To read the full address or watch the video go to: www.sandiego.gov/citycouncil/cd2/ As your councilmember, my mission is clear: To passionately guard San Diego’s tax dollars, protect our beaches and bays, and provide effective, consensus-driven neighborhood and citywide leadership — and to do so transparently, ethically and with results for the citizens of San Diego.

I am honored to represent District 2, which includes the city’s bays, most of its beaches, historic neighborhoods rich with character, and the vibrant urban core. It is truly the heart of our city.

I am proud of the accomplishments we have achieved together since you first elected me in 2006.

Of the many achievements, those that stand out include breaking ground on a new main library, opening the 46-acre NTC Park, establishing the Mission Hills historic districts, bringing curbside recycling to Mission Beach, preventing the closure of the Ocean Beach library and repairing 72 miles of streets in our communities.

Fighting for my neighborhoods also means tackling citywide issues that benefit all San Diegans.

Since I took office, there have been six significant proposals on the ballot that were important to District 2 and the city as a whole.

I championed five of those ballot proposals, all of which voters supported.

The Mission Bay Park protection measure; alcohol-free beaches and bays; strengthening the city’s audit functions; allowing managed competition and making the city’s “strong mayor” form of government permanent.

I campaigned strongly against one ballot measure, which voters rejected — Proposition D. In overwhelmingly rejecting this sales-tax increase last month, voters delivered a clear message: City Hall must live within its means. We must continue to change the way we do business.

To accomplish this, San Diego needs strong leadership, and I’ve sought to lead by example — by standing up to fight for what’s right, even when it may be unpopular.

While we’ve clearly made strides, our work is not done. In

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the upcoming year, the city is facing a significant budget shortfall.

As we work to face this challenge head-on and balance the budget, I want to make one point very clear: I will not vote to lay off police officers or firefighters.

Public safety is the number one role of government, and nothing should stand in the way of that.

In fact, we must go one step further and examine every option to end rolling brownouts.

We can do this!

In the upcoming year, we can save tens of millions of dollars if we take decisive action, including: • Getting out of the landfill business and competitively bidding our information technology contracts; • Permanently reducing retiree health care costs; and • Unleashing the efficiencies and creativity of the private sector by finally starting managed competition and fulfilling the will of San Diego voters.

The tax dollars hard-working San Diegans send to City Hall must be spent wisely. That is why I am proud to be spearheading an effort with Mayor Jerry Sanders that will end the pension system as we know it.

This groundbreaking ballot measure asks San Diego voters to replace pensions for new general member hires and elected officials with a 401(k)-style plan. We must have a system that is fair to employees but affordable to San Diego taxpayers.

I’ve listed several of the reforms we’ve made since I took office.

Ladies and gentlemen, this would be the biggest reform yet. And it has already come under significant fire by those who seek to continue the status quo.

The status quo is broken.

This is a bold move for our city, but if a 401(k)-style plan works for businesses everywhere, it can — and will — work here.

Let me be clear: city employees did not cause this problem, and you will not hear me say that they are to blame. But we must change this system because an unaffordable benefit is not a benefit at all.

— Kevin Faulconer represents District 2 of the San Diego City Council, including Ocean Beach and Point Loma.

COMMENTARY: THE STATE OF REAL ESTATE

OB real estate shows improvement, PL eases into 2011 By: Mark Marquez, President, San Diego Association of REALTORS® While the county as a whole experienced a less-than-uplifting month in the real estate market in November, the neighborhoods of Point Loma, Ocean Beach and Old Town are seeing trends that in many ways are healthier than that of the county overall.

Ocean Beach was an extreme outlier from the rest of the county in November and even shows a glimmer of hope.

For detached homes, the median price increased about 28 percent over the prior month and from this time last year. The number of sales also increased in November to 11, up from six in October.

In addition, sales of attached homes in Ocean Beach have more than doubled — both in comparison to the prior month and to this time last year. The median price for attached homes is also up slightly from last month, last year and year to date.

Old Town has proven to hold steady

PLHS coach makes winning the standard How about Point Loma High School football coach Mike Hastings? Four title games in the last five years. Two playoff wins this year, advancing to the semifinal game again.

I recall when the Pointers went to the Murph [Qualcomm Stadium, then Jack Murphy Stadium] in 1988 it was a huge deal. Now, that type of excellence appears to be standard procedure.

Coach Hastings is the king!

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With the exception of Point Loma, detached homes in Ocean Beach and Old Town are selling faster than the county average. Homes in Ocean Beach and Old Town are spending half as much time on the market, as compared to the county average of almost three months.

And speaking of the county overall, sales of both attached and detached properties across San Diego are down.

The median sales price for detached properties is only up just over 1 percent from October — although it’s up 8 percent year to date. Attached homes have a median price of $215,000 — up not even one percent from October and up 7 percent year to date.

In Ocean Beach, Point Loma and Old Town, however, we’re seeing an unexpected outlier — bucking the county trend by holding steady through what is typically the slowest part of the year for the real estate market. We’re looking forward to seeing some positive changes in the New Year for the entire county.

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throughout the month of November. The number of detached homes sold is exactly the same as it was in October (five).

Year to date, the number of houses sold is about the same too. The median price for detached homes dropped just slightly from October while the price of attached properties increased just slightly. Year to date, neither are far from where they were last year. Changes in Old Town are so minimal that it’s safe to say the neighborhood is simply riding out the end of the year at a steady pace.

In Point Loma, the median sales price of detached properties actually dipped 15 percent and fell below that of Ocean Beach in November. The number of detached properties sold dropped from October as well, but both sold listings and median price remained about the same year to date. Between median price, sold listings and days on the market, everything is pretty similar to how it was in November of last year, which is indicative of a market that is normal for this time of year.

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NEWS Locally-flavored DVD captures Peninsula’s history

BY SCOTT HOPKINS | THE BEACON The recent 85th anniversary of Point Loma High School (PLHS) has ignited interest in the history of the Peninsula area — and a now-deceased teacher at the school was instrumental in providing residents with a glimpse of earlier times in the area.

“Here’s to you Point Loma ...” is a new 95-minute DVD offering a visual retrospect of local life several decades ago. The DVD is being made available through a local museum foundation, and features priceless images of former Pointer students and city scenes, accompanied by period music.

Credit for the unique footage goes to Caroline Crosby, an iconic teacher of girls’ physical education at PLHS for decades.

Known as a tough educator, Crosby taught Spanish dancing and hula to her students — something she is shown demonstrating on film.

“She was an eccentric lady, but clearly loved her students,” Reynolds said.

Crosby carried bulky movie cameras The beautiful exterior of Point Loma High School throughout her career, capturing images in its early days is displayed in the case of the new • Available from: The Fort Guijarros of life on the Pointer campus and in a simDVD “Here’s to you Point Loma ... ,” a 95-minute Museum Foundation pler time throughout the growing city of visit into both school and San Diego history.

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• Cost: $20, with proceeds going to While the high school and its activities the museum group and Point Loma are the focus of the documentary, life in Crosby’s physical education classes dancHigh School the community shares much of the visuing, the school band, Homecoming queens • Contact: Paula Reynolds, (619) 224ally fascinating spotlight during its captiin convertible Cadillacs, parades and foot2194; visit www.fortguijarros.com, vating journey into the bygone era coverball games with leather-helmeted players or e-mail Fort_g@cox.net ing roughly 1948 to 1965. on dirt fields.

Crosby, now deceased, donated many “It was just amazing to see how many reels of 16mm and 8mm film to the Fort school and local events Miss Crosby Guijarros Museum Foundation, where she attended with her movie cameras,” said was a founding member and served on Franklin. “We had so much fun putting the board of directors. That’s where Paula this project together.

Reynolds and Barb Franklin come in.

“We would like people to experience the Reynolds and Franklin examined the same joy we had in making the DVD,” aging films and found them in very fragile Reynolds said. “Point Loma has so much condition. history to offer.”

“The first thing we did was have all of Fort Guijarros was the name of the origthe films restored and transferred to digiinal Spanish cannon battery built in 1796 tal format,” said Reynolds. “This preserved at what is now Ballast Point. It was used Miss Caroline Crosby, long-time the images and ensured they would retain until the 1830s, then abandoned. During Point Loma High School physical their original beauty.” the 1860s, Yankee whalers moved in and education teacher, filmed school and Then the real work began. used the fort as a location to process their community events for decades.

Over the course of a year, the two catches. In the 1890s, however, the U.S. women, neither of whom were computer Army came in and covered the entire fort savvy, set about editing the footage. They attempted to provide with fill dirt in order to build new gun batteries above. a general overview of the many events Crosby had filmed The dirt, however, acted to preserve the original fort, and throughout the city. museum members, with the permission of the U.S. Navy, These included such diverse events as the annual Por- began excavating the site in 1981. These all-volunteer excatuguese Festas, San Diego harbor scenes, an early Cabrillo vations and research continue in efforts to better understand Festival and the school’s pom-pom squad — “The the history and mystery of Point Loma’s past.

Lomanettes” — performing and greeting U.S. Navy ships The group’s annual membership drive will be held in returning from the Korean War. There are two graduation cer- March. Contact the group for additional information. emonies shown at the former California Western University The DVD can be delivered in time for the holidays, Reynolds campus amphitheater. said, suggesting interested buyers contact her personally.

“There’s even some surprising footage from Lane Field,” The online museum store also offers five different prints by (the Padres’ original downtown stadium) Reynolds said. artist Jay Wegter depicting scenes from the history of Ballast On campus, there are scenes of baton-twirling beauties, Point, T-shirts and key chains.

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Special Olympics Sailing Program, the Junior Foundation (providing scholarships for youth sailing programs) and other charitable programs.

The SWYC, located at 2702 Qualtrough St. in Point Loma, was formed in 1925.

For more information, call (619) 2220438, or visit www.southwesternyc.org.

Mission Bay to be lit up with holiday spirit The annual Mission Bay Parade of Lights begins at 7 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 18 and will make its way from the Quivira Basin area to Fiesta Island, ending at SeaWorld.

A fireworks display will take place over the bay at 9 p.m. following the parade of more than 100 colorfully-decorated vessels.

Viewing points include Riviera Shores, Crown Point, Santa Clara Point, the east side of Vacation Island and the west side of Fiesta Island.

SeaWorld is a major sponsor for the event.

“We are proud members of the Mission Bay community and happy to support this parade in our backyard,” said SeaWorld spokesman Booker T. Crenshaw Jr. “We know this is an important holiday event for our neighbors,” he added.

The exact route is available at manager of the San Diego Coaster www.missionbayparadeoflights.org.

Company, in a recent statement.

The Coaster Company has a separate land lease with the city of San Diego.

Discovery thrift shop Belmont Park is a seven-acre beach to offer bargains amusement park located at the corner Holiday shoppers will soon find plen- of Mission Boulevard and West Mission ty of bargains at the American Cancer Bay Drive in Mission Beach.

For more information, visit www.belSociety Point Loma’s Discovery Shop.

The shop’s semi-annual, half-price montpark.com. sale will apply to all items at the shop.

Proceeds to go benefit Cancer Society Sacred Heart Church programs and projects.

The sale takes place Friday, Dec. 17 and celebrates centennial Saturday, Dec. 18. Regular store hours Sacred Heart Church of Ocean Beach are 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Mondays through kicked off a year of centennial celebraFridays; 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturdays; tions with a Mass and reception on Nov. and noon to 4 p.m. on Sundays.

28. The church, located at 4776 The shop is located at 3609 Midway Saratoga Ave., has been open in Ocean Drive behind Kinko’s in the Von’s shop- Beach since 1911. ping center. For more information, call “We made promises in 1911, and (619) 224-4336. here in 2011, we can see that we’ve kept those promises,” said Kate McKenzie, publicity co-chair for the centennial.

Giant Dipper and park “It’s a really inspiring notion that, for rides to remain open 100 years, we’ve been growing the faith Despite the Wave House Belmont of our parishioners and serving this Park LLC filing for chapter 11 community.”

Banners have been hung inside and bankruptcy, the San Diego Coaster Company — operators of the Giant Dip- outside the church to recognize the cenper Roller Coaster and other Belmont tennial, with May 11 set as the actual Park rides — remains open and unaf- date for recognition. Between now and then, the church will hold a host of fected by the financial action.

“We want everyone to know that the events, including a gala Feb. 12 and a Coaster Company, Historical Giant Dip- luau May 14.

For more information, visit sacredper, as well as all the other rides we operate, are not involved in the current heartob.org. situation and that we are financially solvent,” said Wendy Crain, general

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Inside Sin City Skates in Loma Portal — a store owned by Derby Dolls members Denise Grimes and Trish Ethier — team member Ines Maria Vollmer (aka “Crushin Cuban,” left) laces up skates for team mate Ana Friesema (aka “Freezer Burn”).

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“We love our boot campers because they are the little flames that keep us going,” said Jacquie Bazinet Tolson, “Shiva Mi Timbers.”

Sometimes women drop out of boot camp because they do not realize the extent of the sport’s physical demands.

To graduate from boot camp, a skater must pass a series of skill tests. One test is for the more-commonly seen “whips.” This is a skating maneuver involving one woman skating from behind and being “whipped” forward — thrust ahead by momentum — by grasping the front skater’s arm and being propelled ahead.

The attire for the bout is sporty and a bit sassy at the same time.

“I think we want to keep a little bit of our feminine side while we’re hip checking and blocking our opponents,”

Tolson said.

The uniform needs to be functional, but still stand out as eye-grabbing team apparel.

“You don’t want baggy fabric flapping about when you’re skating,” Tolson said.

The women wear tight fitting outfits, which sometimes include fishnet tights and racier items.

Each of the four teams within the Derby Dolls has its own uniform.

Home games are played at the Del Mar Fairgrounds.

The away games can take them as far as Baltimore or as near as Los Angeles. Bonnie D’Stroir, the woman who started the San Diego Derby Dolls a little more than five years ago, was originally a coach for the Los Angeles team.

However, she lived in Oceanside at the time and wanted to start a San Diego team.

The new season begins in January.

For more information about the Derby Dolls, visit http://sd.derbydolls.com.

Mike Livingston, center right, and the crew of the Vagabond sportfishing boat stand on the scales at Point Loma Sportfishing on Dec. 6 with Livingston’s record 405-pound yellowfin tuna. Livingston caught the world-record fish JIM GRANT | The Beacon off the coast of Mexico.

Record tuna weighed in at Point Loma Sportfishing Before a Dec. 6 fishing trip on the local Vagabond sportfishing boat, 63-year-old Mike Livingston had never caught a fish that weighed more than 100 pounds.

Now, the retired school administrator from Sunland, Calif. is a world record holder after hauling in a 405-pound yellowfin tuna off the coast of Mexico.

“There never was a doubt I would not bring the fish into the boat,” Livingston said. “I knew my knot was going to hold.

I have tied the same knot thousands of times.”

The record-breaking fish was weighed at Point Loma Sportfishing on Dec. 6.

Livingston said it took two hours and 40 minutes to land the fish with the help of the crew. It will be mounted at Lyons and O’Haver Taxidermy in La Mesa.

— Staff reports

Local sailing icon Dennis Connor, left, has opened a store on Shelter Island featuring model boats and art. PHOTO BY JIM GRANT I THE BEACON

Dennis Conner Store opens on Shelter Island

BY ANTHONY GENTILE | THE BEACON Local sailing legend Dennis Conner is adding to his fleet in America’s Cup Harbor. Last month, the Dennis Conner Store opened its doors on Shelter Island.

“Dennis had all of these beautiful models and all of this artwork, and he just really wanted to share a little piece of his history with his fans and people who have interest in the America’s Cup and sailing,” said store manager Julie Servais.

The Dennis Conner Store is part museum, part art gallery and part gift shop. The highlight of the museum is the handcrafted boat models by Newport Beach model maker Ken Gardiner.

“We have a collection of Dennis’s models from different America’s Cup matches throughout the years,” Servais said. “They are all built by the same guy and they are all built to the same scale.

They are very special and very unique.”

Servais said the gallery will regularly include different items, including photos and trophies. The walls of the museum feature memorabilia and Conner’s original sailing-themed art, which is also for sale.

“It’s a different series of different boats he sailed on and things like that,” Servais said.

The gift shop sells sailing apparel that highlights Conner’s America, Stars & Stripes and Cotton Blossom vessels.

Small sailing gifts are also for sale in the shop.

Dennis Conner Store is located at 2302 Shelter Island Drive. The store is online at www.dennisconner.com.

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BEACON FLOAT SHINES IN PARADE The Peninsula Beacon float glides down Newport Avenue on Dec. 4 during the 31st annual Ocean Beach Holiday Parade. The float, which featured fish and a clam shell with (unseen) a live “mermaid” — aka San Diego Community Newspaper Group (SDCNG) editor Claire Harlin — was the brainchild and creation of publisher Julie Hoisington. Riding the float, foreground, is Beacon advertising reprePHOTO BY MIKE McCARTHY / THE BEACON sentative Mike Fahey. This year’s parade theme was “OB, Older and Wiser.”

es — a place for everybody to enjoy.”

The project cost a total of more than $872,100, of which $130,000 came from donations and private funding. It has been in the works since 1999.

“We’ve all looked as the [funding] thermometer has slowly inched its way up, and the idea was we’re going to get that going and cobble together all of that funding from a variety of different sources,” Faulconer said. “This is a great example of the community working together.”

Once completed, the entryway will feature a brick-landscaped plaza, native plants, benches and signs, and it provide access to Robb Field. Since 2002, the local nonprofit Ocean Beach Community Development Corporation (OBCDC) has helped see the project through by way of numerous grants and private donations.

“It’s a really great day,” said Brian Pottenger, president of the OBCDC. “It is something that we have been looking forward to for at least 10 years and it’s really the final portion of the entryway master plan, which involved upgrading all the medians coming into Ocean Beach.”

The groundbreaking was for the first

phase of the project, which includes sidewalks and vegetation along Sunset Cliffs and West Point Loma boulevards, the main plaza and a brick wall with personalized bricks that neighbors can sponsor. The initial phase is slated for completion in February.

“This project will provide significant improvements that will act as a gateway for motorists, pedestrians and bicyclists,” said Tony Heinrichs, interim director for the city’s Engineering and Capital Projects Department.

Pottenger said the second phase of the gateway, which includes paving down to Robb Field, a retaining art wall and more native plants, is about $200,000 short of the necessary funding. He said that phase could begin right after the initial construction is completed — if the money is secured.

“We just put in an application for the Community Block Development Grant program with the city,” Pottenger said.

“Hopefully, we’ll get some or all of what we ask for from that and then we also have some private donations.”

Locals can help support the gateway project — while “owning” a piece of Ocean Beach — by purchasing a personalized brick on the park’s retaining wall. A brick can be purchased for a taxdeductible donation of $200 to $1,000.

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4976 Newport Ave. Ocean Beach Surf and Skate moved to that location from 4881 Newport Ave. in January, occupying half of the building prior to the expansion.

“There were different plans that were supposed to happen in there but they all kind of fell through and eventually we were able to get the entire building,” Caldwell said. “It allows for unlimited potential. In the whole history of the

business, the space has always been sort of cramped and this is a spot we can really develop.”

The inside halfpipe is open to the public and accompanies a portable outdoor skate park in the store’s parking lot.

Caldwell said he got the idea for an indoor skate facility a few years ago.

“For a while, we had a little skate ramp inside the newer space and ultimately it got pushed to the outside, and we had a quarterpipe in the driveway right outside the old skate shop,” Caldwell said. “That’s what made it a place to hang out. Kids were always hanging out

there and good skaters came by, too.”

Inside its new digs, Ocean Beach Surf and Skate now has a surf cafe serving sandwiches and smoothies, a yoga and personal-training studio and an expanded retail area. The store offers fitness classes to go along with surf and skate clinics and camps already in place.

“The studio opens us up to take any kind of a student who takes lessons with us and we can offer them strength training to help them skate or surf better,” Caldwell said. “There’s just a good synergy between the retail and the lessons and the services that we do.”

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Ocean Beach Surf and Skate has been in the community since 1999. Caldwell said the idea of synergy — the sum adding up to be greater than the whole of its parts — is what has allowed Ocean Beach Surf and Skate to keep growing in a tough economy.

“It’s about people working together and cooperating,” Caldwell said. “All the other tenants in here are very synergistic. There’s a really strong synergy and we can all enhance each other’s business. It’s about synergy and synergizing with other businesses.”

Ocean Beach Surf and Skate is located at 4976 Newport Ave. in Ocean Beach.

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Sunday, Dec. 19, 4 p.m., All Souls’ Episcopal Church hosts Musica Vitale Chorus in a performance of music for Advent and Christmas. The production is directed by Elena Vizuet with organ accompaniment by Geoffrey Graham. Included are Christmas hymns from the Russian Orthodox liturgy, to be sung in Slavonic, along with rarely-heard sacred choral works of Mendelssohn and Liszt. A $5 donation is requested and reception follows.

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Sunday, Dec. 19, 4 p.m., All Souls’ Music on the Point monthly music series, featuring organist Geoffrey Graham. A reception follows. Donations of $5 are requested. Concerts take place at All Souls’ Episcopal Church, 1475 Catalina Blvd. For more information, call (619) 223-6394.

Saturday, Dec. 18, 8:30 a.m., delivery of the Ocean Beach Town Council’s Holiday Food and Toy Drive to disadvantaged neighbors. For more information, call (619) 515-4400, or visit www.oceanbeachsandiego.com.

Sunday, Dec. 26, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., fourth annual Free Day of Dance! The event features free dance classes all day with San Diego Dance Theater, Malashock Dance and San Diego Ballet. All experience levels welcome. The event takes place at Dance Place San Diego, 2650 Truxtun Road, Studio 207. For more information, visit www.sandiegodancetheater.org.

Sunday, Dec. 19, Ocean Beach Town Council hosts its Holiday Homes Decorating Contest. The “best-dressed homes” will be judged. For more information, call (619) 316-3403.

Friday, Dec. 24, 6 to 9 p.m., 31st annual Plumosa Park Festival of Lights, featuring the hands-on luminarias tradition by Point Loma and Ocean Beach neighbors. For more information, call (619) 222-3065.

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The application is due June 1 and the NCAA expects to provide an answer in mid-July. If the Sea Lions are accepted, their 14 intercollegiate athletic teams would begin play as a member of Division II during the 2014-15 academic year, a move from their current affiliation with the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA).

“The NCAA offers some visibility and brand recognition,” Hamilton said. “It is more well-known by athletes, and parents and fans and the media.”

The extensive application involves PLNU presenting its reasoning and justification for a Division II membership. It also includes institutional changes to align the school with NCAA regulations, which are stricter than those of the NAIA. “The NAIA left a lot of those interpretations up to each institution and so there’s some steps there,” Hamilton said. “It’s not going to be a big change from what we’re doing, but we just need to make sure we’re inline with all those pieces.”

Hamilton doesn’t see falling inline Point Loma Nazarene University is making a bid to join the National Collegiate Athletics Assowith the NCAA’s stronger rules and ciation (NCAA) Division II, possibly making a break from its current affiliation with the Nationhigher academic expectations as an al Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA).

COURTESY PHOTO issue. In addition, most student athletes come straight out of high school, as opposed to other NAIA schools that may rely heavily on transfers or international students, meaning there wouldn’t be as many complications with eligibility under different NCAA guidelines.

“We’re already on board with a lot of the things the NCAA has already asked, and will ask from us, and we’ve been fairly successful,” Hamilton said.

When he took the post two years ago, Hamilton had national athletics affiliation on his mind. An alum and also the school’s basketball coach, Hamilton said he has seen the NAIA trend toward smaller schools during his tenure.

“Part of the reason is a change in leadership and just looking at the overall fit for athletics within our own university,” Hamilton said.

Another reason for the application is that three of the schools in PLNU’s 11member Golden State Athletic Conference have pursued, or are currently pursuing, Division II membership.

California Baptist University is already a D-II member, and Azusa Pacific University and Fresno Pacific University will apply for membership like PLNU. “The depth of competition will be greater across the board, but the difference between us and the elite teams of Division II is not too much to overcome,” Hamilton said.

Hamilton said a move to Division II would not only bolster the school’s athletic department, but would also help the school overall. NCAA membership would bring greater exposure for the university tucked along the coast.

“We run into situations often where people don’t know about this university.

We’ve heard the comment that it’s kind of a hidden gem,” Hamilton said. “We don’t necessarily want it to be hidden.

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During these years, Bill coached at Bill Hastings was a passionate man. Grossmont, El Capitan and Point Loma He was passionate about his 50-plus- high schools. One of his proudest year career as a teacher and football achievements was being named offensive coach. He was passionate line coach at the Univerabout hiking and kayaksity of San Diego (USD). ing in the wilderness and In the early 1990s, his those whose lives he son, Mike, was selected to touched. But his greatest replace Pointer icon and passion was his love for head coach Bennie Edens his family. and Bill jumped at the Bill shared a dream few opportunity to join the men realize when he staff. spent the last 17 years as The opening he was an assistant football needed for, however, was coach at Point Loma as a kicking and special High School, serving on teams coach, which were the staff of his son, head not areas of expertise for coach Mike Hastings.

Bill.

The Pointer football Bill’s passion showed community and hunthrough again when he WILLIAM L. HASTINGS dreds of former players read books and studied were saddened by the loss videos, teaching himself of the man they called “Coach Hastings to be an outstanding mentor to young Senior,” who passed away at his home on kicking specialists and special-team playDec. 6, following a 2 1/2 month battle ers while working with his son for the last with melanoma cancer that forced him to 17 years. end his coaching duties prematurely durSix of Bill’s former kickers have gone ing the recently completed season. on to kick at the university level.

He was 75.

Bill is survived by his wife, Joan. Bill William L. Hastings was born June 5, and Joan had five sons. One of them, 1935 in Evanston, Ill. After graduation John, predeceased him. Their surviving from Evanston High School, Bill contin- sons are Steve (wife Darlene), Andy ued his education at DePauw University, (Suzette), Glenn (Ann) and Mike (Linda) where he lettered in football and earned Hastings. Grandchildren include Kelly, a B.A. degree in liberal arts.

Rachel, Josh and Kylie.

In the late 1950s, Bill enlisted in the Bill is also survived by a brother, Jim; Navy as an officer and was stationed Jim’s wife, Fran; and their daughter, Julie. locally at Coronado. There, Bill met and In his later years, Bill developed a pasmarried Joan, his loving wife of 50 years. sion for camping, hiking and kayaking It was during the 1960 football season across the Western U.S. and Canada. He that Bill first coached football, serving as loved taking photographs in the spectaca graduate assistant under San Diego ular wilderness areas he visited and sharState University legend Don Coryell. ing them with family and friends upon Bill entered San Diego State College his return. and earned his M.A. degree in 1963. His A public celebration of Bill’s life will be first teaching assignments took him to held in the main gym at Point Loma High Grossmont and El Capitan high schools School, 2335 Chatsworth Blvd., on Sunin East County as a social science teach- day, Dec. 19 at 1 p.m. er. He also continued his coaching career The family asks that, in lieu of flowthere. ers, donations be made to the Melanoma In 1973, Bill accepted a position at Research Foundation, 1411 K St. NW, Mesa Junior College as a political sci- Suite 500, Washington, D.C. 20005, or ence professor, where he stayed until by visiting www.melanoma.org.

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As Scott put it, ‘The fat lady has sung her song.’”

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“Don’t know what I’d do if I didn’t have a band situation to play in,” Samuels said.

He now fronts a cover band — A.M. Forever.

“Having that outlet has made the end of Roxy a little more bearable, but I’d still like to have an outlet to perform my original music,” he said.

To that end, he said he is working on a solo CD with help from Bennett, with the hope of starting a new band soon. Meanwhile, Petrovic will join alternative country band Rio Peligroso, while Southwood intends to take some time off before a returning to the local club scene.

Samuels said he is hard-pressed to narrow down band career highlights, but said he is “really proud that, although it seemed we often flew under the radar on

the local club scene, we achieved some recognition in the power-pop genre and occasionally some nice writeups in places like powerpopaholic.com, the San Diego Troubador and the Orange County Register.

Southwood said he is also proud of his time in the band.

“Even when the audience numbers were light, I can’t remember a time when anyone simply mailed in a performance,” Southwood said. He said he’ll miss the camaraderie and “the clowning around during practices, just hanging with friends.”

Bennett agrees.

“It’s a real treat to get to play great music with cool people that you actually like,” Bennett said. “I made three new friends here. I’ll miss playing with them, but I’ll also miss hanging out with them every week.”

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pacific beach / mission beach / crown point Open 7 days a week 12-5pm . . . .4151 Mission Blvd. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Bernie Sosna • 858-490-6127 Sat & Sun 1-4pm . . . . . . . . . . . . .4007 Everts St. #2J . . . . . . . . . . .1BR/1BA . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$390,000 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Mel Burgess • 619-857-8930 Sat & Sun 1-4pm . . . . . . . . . . . . .4081-4087 Lamont St. . . . . . . . .2-4BR/3.5BA . . . . . . . . . .$479,000 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Kathy Evans • 858-488-7355 Sat 12-4 Sun 1-4pm . . . . . . . . . .1375 Grand Ave. . . . . . . . . . . . . .3BR/2.5BA . . . . . . . . . . . .$559,000 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Kathy Evans • 858-488-7355 Sat & Sun 1-4pm . . . . . . . . . . . . .1143 Catalina Blvd. . . . . . . . . . . .4BR/2BA . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$775,000-$849,000 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Cindy Wing • 619-223-9464 Sat & Sun 1-4pm . . . . . . . . . . . . .4032 Honeycutt St. . . . . . . . . . . .4BR/3.5BA . . . . . . . . . . . .$879,000 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Kathy Evans • 858-488-7355 Sat 1-4 Sun 12-3pm . . . . . . . . . .1040 Wilbur & 1042 Wilbur Ave. .$879,000-$869,000 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Kathy Evans • 858-488-7355 Sat & Sun 1-4pm . . . . . . . . . . . . .2181 Harbour Heights . . . . . . . .5BR/4BA . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$1,995,000-$2,095,000 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Eric Eaton • 858-349-7566 Sat 1-4pm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1143 Catalina Blvd. . . . . . . . . . . .4BR/2BA . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$775,000-$849,000 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Cindy Wing • 619-223-9464 Sat 11-2pm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3916 Riviera Dr. #101 . . . . . . . . .3BR/2.5BA . . . . . . . . . . . .$999,000 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Shawn Grant • 858-717-7720 Sat 12-3pm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3270 Bayside Walk . . . . . . . . . . .3BR/2BA . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$2,375,000 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Valerie Zatt • 858-274-1553 Sun 1-4pm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1648 Beryl St. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4BR/3BA . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$749,000 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Orlanda Vance • 619-813-2620

point loma / ocean beach Sun 1-4pm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3141 Shadowlawn St. . . . . . . . . .2BR/2BA Sun 1-4pm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4071 Liggett Dr. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4BR/3BA Sun 1-4pm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3420 Fenelon St. . . . . . . . . . . . . .4BR/2BA Sat & Sun 11-4pm . . . . . . . . . . . .990 Manor Way . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3BR/2BA Sat & Sun 11-4pm . . . . . . . . . . . .3658 Dudley St. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4BR/4BA Sat & Sun 11-4pm . . . . . . . . . . . .820 Bangor St. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3BR/2BA

. . . . . . . . . . . . . .$715,000 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Marie Huff • 619-838-9400 . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$899,000 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Cindy Wing • 619-223-9464 . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$1,175,000 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Cindy Wing • 619-223-9464 . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$695,000 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Robert Realty • 619-852-8827 . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$1,250,000 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Robert Realty • 619-852-8827 . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$1,795,000 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Robert Realty • 619-852-8827

cardiff Sun 1-4pm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2035 Via Tiempo . . . . . . . . . . . . .3BR/3BA . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$1,200,000-$1,400,876 . . . . . . . . . . . .David Schroedl • 858-459-0202

university city Sun 1-4pm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5216 Maynard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4BR/2.5BA . . . . . . . . . . . .$640,000-$700,876 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .David Schroedl • 858-459-0202

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San Diego's Traditional 'Blessing of the Animals' Goes Wild in Old Town Old Town San Diego State Historic Park is hosting a Blessing of the Animals event on Sunday, Jan.16, from noon to 3:00 p.m. Led by Monsignor Mark Campbell from the historic Catholic Church of the Immaculate Conception in Old Town, this event will have a decidedly wild personality.

The Chula Vista Nature Center will be bringing native animals to the event and the Avian and Exotic Animal Hospital will educate the public about rescuing, rehabilitating and supporting wild animals.

On hand will be many native animals that are rarely viewed up close that have

been rescued but are now unable to return to the wild. Also participating in the event is the San Diego Humane Society and SPCA, Chihuahua Rescue of San Diego, Shelly’s Shelter and Friends of Cats.

There will also be a pet expo with treats for pets and owners as well as games for kids. Sponsors and exhibitors are now being sought.

This event has been happening for more than 300 years – dating back to the 1700s. In San Diego the annual Benediction of the Beasts celebrates St. Anthony of the Desert, the Patron Saint of Ani-

mals, and honors San Diego's own Father Anthony Ubach. Because of his hard work, in 1886 a school for Native Americans was established in Old Town. It was named St. Anthony's after Father Ubach. All faiths and convictions are welcome to attend this event to celebrate the animals that make our lives so special.

Activities for both animals and families make this celebration both unique and very moving to all who participate.

Admission to this event is free. For more information, visit: facebook.com/ fiestadereyes or call event producers, j.simms agency at 858-689-9909.

More than 800 people showed up for the 60th annual Las Posadas in Old Town; The Las Posadas procession celebrates Mary and Joseph’s search for a birthplace for the Christ child and culminates with a live nativity scene in front of Casa de Estudillo.”

Bonfire Nights lluminates Old Town Throughout the month of December, bonfires and old-fashioned piñata parties will be bringing a festive holiday atmosphere to Old Town San Diego State Historic Park.

Presented by Fiesta de Reyes, El Fandango Restaurant, and all the Old Town San Diego State Historic Park merchants, bonfires will light up the winter nights at dusk and free s’mores will be provided.

At 7 p.m., El Fandango Restaurant will host a special piñata party where children of

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Chihuahuas from Chihuahua Rescue of San Diego come dressed in their best outfits for the pet costume contest.

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Bonfire Nights will take place Dec. 10, 11, 12, 17, 18, 28, 29, and 30. The event is a part of line up of festive holiday events taking place throughout December in Old Town.

Bonfire Nights is coupled with other festive holiday events in the park, such as the state’s presentation of the Victorian Tea Party throughout December,

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HOLIDAY HAPPENINGS IN OLD TOWN SAN DIEGO Old Town San Diego will be the place to celebrate holiday traditions and create new memories all month long: CYGNET THEATRE PRESENTS ‘IT’S A WONDERFUL LIFE: A LIVE RADIO PLAY’ Cygnet Theatre Company presents Joe Landry’s “It’s a Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play” Nov. 26 through Dec. 31. The famous story of George Bailey and Clarence the Angel comes to life as a 1940’s live radio play, filled with music, live sound effects and plenty of heart. The performance on Dec.30 will feature an appearance by Karolyn Grimes, who played Zuzu in the original Frank Capra film of “It's A Wonderful Life.”For more information, visit cygnettheatre.com or call the box office (619) 337-1525.

VICTORIAN TEA AT THE COSMOPOLITAN HOTEL & RESTAURANT Mrs. Sarah Robinson, widow of the late Governor of Texas, James Robinson, will be pouring tea for her friends at an early San Diego 19th century tea party with delicious food

and beverages and typical Victorian entertainment. This immersive theatre experience will take place in the gorgeously restored 1872 Cosmopolitan Hotel & Restaurant in Old Town San Diego State Historic Park. The performance takes place on Dec. 10, 11, 17, 18, 28, 29 and 30 at 4 p.m. at the Cosmo. Adults are $40.00 per ticket; children 6 to 16 are $18.00. For reservations, call 619-297-1874. For more info visit parks.ca.gov/oldtownsandiego or oldtowncosmopolitan.com BLESSING OF THE ANIMALS IN OLD TOWN Old Town San Diego State Historic Park is hosting a Blessing of the Animals event on Sunday, Jan.16, from noon to 3:00 p.m. Led by Monsignor Mark Campbell from the historic Catholic Church of the Immaculate Conception in Old Town, this event will have a decidedly wild personality. Admission to this event is free. For more information, visit: facebook.com/ fiestadereyes or call event producers, j.simms agency at 858-689-9909.

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